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DG10 TGJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,551 mi
Last recorded149,551 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 TGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 149,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare Wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield looses but not likely to fall off

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2022 136,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield looses but not likely to fall off

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 120,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 120,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible partially obscured by loose foreign object (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"C" (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 106,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,054 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut in thread not reaching cord

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,305 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cuts to tread

Offside rear tyre is perishing + worn to 3mm on outer edge

Oil level on min

Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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DG10 TGJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG10 TGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG10 TGJ registered?

DG10 TGJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2010.

Is DG10 TGJ safe to buy?

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